Weather Warning

This warning affects:Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett.

Severe Weather Warning for parts of Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDQ21037

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Severe Weather Warning

Issued at 4:48 PM EST on Tuesday 1 Jul 2025.

Weather Situation

Damaging winds developing about the Main Range, Granite Belt and Scenic Rim tonight.

Weather Situation: A vigorous west to southwesterly flow is likely to develop about the Main Range, Granite Belt and Scenic Rim tonight in response to a rapidly deepening low pressure system off the New South Wales coast.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are likely to develop about the Main Range, Granite Belt, Scenic Rim and adjacent eastwards slopes tonight, persisting through Wednesday.

Subject to the position and strength of the low pressure system, DAMAGING WINDS may persist for parts of southeast Queensland through to Thursday.

Locations which may be affected include Stanthorpe, Springbrook and Crows Nest.

Emergency services advise people to:

  • * Park your car undercover away from trees.
  • * Close doors and windows.
  • * Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
  • * Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
  • * Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
  • * Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
  • * Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
  • * Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.